Robert R. Southworth

Robert R. "Bob" Southworth, 85, of Robinson Avenue, South Attleboro, died on June 6, 2014 at the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island in Pawtucket, R.I. He was the husband of Constance T. (Pariseau) Southworth on January 26, 1952. Born on September 22, 1928 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Robert and Janet (Hesmondhalgh) Southworth. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Southworth was employed as a laborer for Owens Corning Fiberglass in Ashton, Rhode Island for 37 years prior to his retirement in 1985. He resided in Attleboro for the past 57 years. In his spare time he enjoyed watching the birds in nature, following the stock market, studying current events and past history. Mr. Southworth was an ardent sports enthusiast and was a great fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Although he had many interests, nothing was as strong as his love for his family. In addition to his wife, he leaves seven children: Susan M. Osiensky of Moscow, Idaho; Debra A. Monastesse of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Linda E. Warner of Swansea; Roberta E. Francisco of Cranston, Rhode Island; Robert O. Southworth of Mansfield; Glenn W. Southworth of Attleboro and Sandra C. Johnson of Glocester, Rhode Island; 14 grandchildren: Tracy, Leigh, Brant, Kacie, Ashley, Jenna, Kevin, Jodie, Derek, Bridget, Craig, Elliot, Christopher and Owen; several nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends. He was the brother of the late Edna Cardin, Bernice Bryant, Lillian Leach, Janet Pickles and Donald Southworth. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veteran's Honors on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart and Stroke Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or by accessing www.heart.org . Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service with Veteran's Honors on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 11:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. An invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship following graveside services at a location to be announced. Children's room available during visitation and the funeral service. For additional information or to send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.